Easy and quick vegetarian recipes

Being a vegetarian is easier than you think, and we make it even easier for you with these quick vegetarian recipes.

In this article you will find several types of recipes on vegetarian cuisine, we will go from soups to pasta and also some uses of textured soy. Some are faster than others, but they are mostly easy, affordable recipes that can be prepared in less than half an hour. 

These recipes will serve you especially if you are starting to eat a vegetarian diet and you do not know very well what to eat, since at first, it costs a little to get used to and get out of the meat , the transition will be very simple and you will not miss any flavor or texture since you will have it with options such as seitan and soy.

Easy and quick vegetarian recipes

Soups

Soup is always welcome as a first course since they are a light option and can be made in two totally different ways, such as hot soups and cold soups. On this occasion, we will leave you with a hot and a cold one so that you have both options always present.

Cold beet cream (2 or 3 portions)

We are going to need:

• 1/2 Cooked beet
• 2 onions
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 5 carrots
• 3 tablespoons apple juice
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons sea salt
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
•  tablespoons olive oil 2

Step 1

We will fry the onions and garlic with oil and a pinch of salt for 10 minutes. Add the carrots, pepper, two cups of water and oregano. Cover and cook for 20 minutes.

Step 2

We will finally add the beet and mash it. We will also add the vinegar and apple juice that will give us that touch of acidity.

Step 3

Let cool and sit. Once this is done we can add the side dish that we like, such as fried or toasted bread, cucumber cut into cubes or fresh basil.

Hortelana soup with beans (2 portions)

For this recipe we will need:

• 1 Celery Strip
• 2 diced potatoes
• 2 carrots
• 1 onion
• 1 cup fresh beans
• 1/2 cup corn
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon of sea salt
• Miso white

Step 1

We will fry the onions with olive oil and salt for about 12 minutes while stirring so that it does not burn.

Step 2

We will add the rest of the ingredients and pour with cold water until it covers the whole vegetable. Cover and simmer for half an hour.

Step 3

If the consistency is not to our liking we can always add more water until it is as we like. To finish, we will season to taste with a little white miso.

Pasta

Many think that people who follow a vegetarian diet do not have many options when eating pasta, since most use ingredients that have an animal origin, such as minced meat or bacon. Luckily, seitan and textured soybeans replace it with a unique and exquisite flavor.

Macaroni with seitan (3 portions)

For this recipe we will need:

• 1/2 Package of whole-grain macaroni
• 1/2 Pack of seitan diced
• Fresh parsley cut thin
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 tablespoon sea salt
• Tomato sauce to taste

Step 1

Boil the macaroni with plenty of water and a pinch of salt, you can add a little olive oil so that the pasta does not stick. If you want to check if the pasta is already well cooked, you can make macaroni and cut it, if the color of the inside is the same as that of the outside they are ready. Once ready proceed to drain them.

Step 2

Fry the seitan with a pinch of olive oil until its consistency is more crunchy and less jelly. Once fried, we leave it on paper towels to absorb the oil.

Step 3

Mix the seitan with the tomato sauce and the macaroni. We can decorate with a little parsley and if we want to add a little extra flavor we can add a little oregano and cheese or vegan cheese if it is.

Spaghetti with Bolognese (textured soy)

For this recipe we will need:

• 1/2 Spaghetti Package
• 1 carrot
• 1/2 onion
• 3 fresh tomatoes
• 1 cup mushrooms
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 tablespoon sea salt
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1 stream of soy sauce
• Oregano
• 1 A glass of fine-textured soy

Step 1

Boil the pasta with a little salt and oil so it does not stick, if you want you can add a vegetable pill to give it more flavor. Once it is boiled we drain it.

Step 2

Let’s crush the 4 fresh tomatoes to make the sauce. We cut the whole vegetable into cubes and fry it with olive oil until it is completely golden while continuing to move so that it does not burn. Add the textured soy and mix until the soybeans also brown. Add soy sauce and a glass and a half of water.

Step 3

When the soybeans have absorbed all the water we add the tomato sauce next to the smoked red paprika and oregano. Let it boil until the sauce is thicker.

Step 4

Place the pasta and toss the Bolognese on top, if you want you can add some grated cheese or to gratin.

If you are following a vegetarian diet and do not know that having breakfast maybe this article about smoothies and juices can help you.